Discuss factors that can precipitate toxic overdose from local anesthetic drugs

What will be an ideal response?

Factors that can precipitate toxic overdose from local anesthetic drugs include excessive doses, rapid absorption, intravascular administration, or slower than normal biotransformation or elimination. Other factors include an individual's age, weight, health status, and the speed and route of administration.

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When compounding ophthalmic, otic, or nasal preparations, preparing some extra product for the _______________ as part of quality control is recommended

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A 19-year-old male has ingested fifty 325 mg aspirin tablets 20 minutes before your arrival. He is alert and complaining of burning abdominal pain. Which of the following is appropriate in the prehospital management of this patient?

A) Syrup of ipecac B) Activated charcoal C) Sodium bicarbonate D) N-acetylcysteine

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